The Order of Excellence of Guyana is the highest national award of Guyana.^[1] Established in 1970 under the Constitution of the Orders of Guyana,^[2] it is limited to 25 living citizens of Guyana. This is the highest award of the state and is given to citizens of Guyana for distinction and eminence in the field of human endeavor which is of either national or international significance and importance. Any distinguished citizen of another country who has rendered valued service to Guyana or whom the state wishes to honour for any reason, may be given an honorary award.

Order of Excellence of Guyana
Awarded by  Guyana
Type	State Order
Established	1970
Eligibility	Citizens of Guyana; others may receive an honorary award.
Awarded for	Distinction and eminence in any field of endeavour of national or international importance.
Status	Currently constituted.
Chancellor	President of Guyana
Grades	Member (O.E.)
Precedence
Next (higher)	none
Next (lower)	Order of Roraima of Guyana
Ribbon of the order